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Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By: Times Radio
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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Episodes
  • Is Shabana Mahmood Burnham's Chancellor?

    Is Shabana Mahmood Burnham's Chancellor?
    Jul 16 2026

    Andy Burnham is days away from announcing his cabinet, with Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as chancellor. Spare a thought for Ed Miliband...


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Matthew Parris.


    You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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    34 mins
  • PMQs: Starmer's Journey Comes To An End

    PMQs: Starmer's Journey Comes To An End
    Jul 15 2026

    Keir Starmer delivers his final Prime Minister's Questions before leaving office, calling it "the end of my political journey" in an at-times emotional final appearance at the despatch box.


    Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit to unpack the exchanges, assess Starmer's legacy, and ask how his performances at PMQs will be remembered.

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    53 mins
  • How Safe Are Our Politicians?

    How Safe Are Our Politicians?
    Jul 14 2026

    As counterterrorism police now lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK MPs are raising concerns about their own safety. Is it time to rethink how Britain's politicians are protected?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.


    You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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    34 mins
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